Estigma asociado a la esquizofrenia con estudiantes de Ingeniería en Sistemas en dos universidades privadas de Santo Domingo

Abstract

The present comparative study has been conducted for the purpose of evaluating and comparing,\xa0the potential stigma that may exist between these two groups towards people suffering from schizophrenia.\xa0It was of transversal nature and comprised a universe of 521 students, of which 178 were\xa0chosen to form part of the sample group. Analyzing the results of the study, it was found that most\xa0of the examined students did not know what schizophrenia is, nor the implications of having it. Poor\xa0knowledge or lack thereof can lead to erroneous beliefs towards something or someone. As a tool\xa0to fight the stigma towards these patients, the program “Schizophrenia without Stigma” (*ESE, for\xa0its initials in Spanish) was created, whose main objective is to offer techniques and tools based on\xa0Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, in order to reduce the stigma and /or stereotypes that people\xa0suffering from schizophrenia experience every day.